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There are many different contracts a family lawyer asks their client to sign, often under pressured circumstances, and in scenarios where the client, and sometimes their lawyer, may not fully understand the contract at issue.
Expert advocate, wealth protection planner, mediator, arbitrator, author and editor Robert M. Halpern, along with various accomplished family law contributors, unravel this complex area of law by providing a comprehensive analysis of virtually every contract and the related topics facing the family law client in Contracts for the Family Law Client. Both novice and seasoned professionals will benefit from the authoritative guidance in this book, written by a team of more than 30 family law experts over 16 extensive chapters.
Contracts for the Family Law Client begins by discussing the law of contract in Canada, and then explores the different types of family law contracts, according to the following categories:
The book further explores the topics of negotiation, mediation, arbitration and the various alternative dispute resolution contracts used to lead parties to "Coming Together" agreements and "Coming Apart" agreements. It also examines the practical considerations when seeking to enforce or challenge a contract, including advice about the Family Responsibility Office, the Family Law Rules, bifurcation in set aside cases and limitation periods.
Features of This Book
Contracts for the Family Law Client provides answers to common contract questions, such as:
Helpful precedents, practice tips, appendices and sample documents are also provided, including:
Who Should Read This Book